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When you think of Cinco de Mayo, what comes to mind? I think of margaritas, guacamole, lots of fajitas and, of course, cervezas! Capitalized on by the beer industry in the 1980’s, Cinco de Mayo has become synonymous with parties, fun, and lots of booze. So, in honor of this 5th of May, I decided to take my own spin on a cerveza with two variations of beer cocktails. Both pack a spicy kick, yet are refreshing and go down so easy! To create these cocktails, I decided to use a local Philadelphia brewery’s version of a Mexican-style lager, Manayunk Brewing Company’s El Rio.

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Manayunk Brewing Company’s El Rio Mexican Style Lager

ABV 4% | IBU 19

Manayunk Brewing Company’s El Rio is the perfect light-bodied lager to feature in these festive Cinco de Mayo beverages! Crisp, with toasty malt flavors, this brew has a bready aroma and finishes very clean. It is just as enjoyable and easy to drink straight from the can as it is in a cocktail!

Photo Credit: Samantha Story

Chavela

This is a classic version of a Mexican cerveza preparada (prepared beer) that is so simple and tasty and basically a Mexican version of a bloody mary!